- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Colombo
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (₨128) | ₨100 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (₨288) | ₨300 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (₨151) | ₨100 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (₨78) | ₨40 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (₨86) | ₨54 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (₨106) | ₨29 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (₨348) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (₨132) | ₨130 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (₨57) | ₨29 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (₨78) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (₨523) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 233 ₨ (₨99) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (₨26) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 170% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (₨54,629) | ₨12,607 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (₨25,840) | ₨10,000 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (₨3,779) | ₨2,000 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (₨15,693) | ₨5,046 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (₨7,339) | ₨4,000 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (₨1,890) | ₨500 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (₨1,980) | ₨200 | + 890% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 60,632 ₨ (₨25,906) | ₨30,000 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,612 ₨ (₨10,088) | ₨10,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 757 ₨ (₨324) | ₨90 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 600 ₨ (₨256) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 75% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (₨2,767) | ₨1,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (₨2,241) | ₨1,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (₨4,607) | ₨1,500 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (₨2,270) | ₨1,500 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 30% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (₨1,709,042) | ₨1,000,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (₨51) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (₨641) | ₨500 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 678 ₨ (₨290) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 2% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 330 ₨ (₨141) | ₨300 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 482 ₨ (₨206) | ₨500 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,332 ₨ (₨996) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 546 ₨ (₨233) | ₨200 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 493 ₨ (₨211) | ₨125 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 383 ₨ (₨164) | ₨100 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 247 ₨ (₨106) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 113 ₨ (₨48) | ₨50 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 515 ₨ (₨220) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 29% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,779 ₨ (₨1,615) | ₨250 | + 546% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (₨427) | ₨250 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,496 ₨ (₨1,494) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,068) | ₨500 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 797 ₨ (₨340) | ₨100 | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (₨172) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (₨85) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 73,223 ₨ (₨31,285) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (₨1.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (₨903) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (₨299) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 822 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 42% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
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(129,722 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨39,000
in Ahmednagar.
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